11/20/10

Yesterday, Texas Attorney General Opinion No. GA-0821 (2010) was issued on "Whether a political subdivision, including a home-rule city, is required to pay impact fees imposed by another political subdivision under chapter 395, Local Government Code." 

The Summary to the Opinion stated,

"Local Government Code chapter 395 does not give political subdivisions or governmental entities, other than school districts in some instances, the discretion to not pay impact fees as required under the chapter."

To read the opinion, click on the link below.

https://www.oag.state.tx.us/opinions/opinions/50abbott/op/2010/htm/ga-0821.htm